First, convert R percent to r a decimal r = R/100 r = 7%/100 r = 0.07 per year,
Then, solve our equation for A A = P(1 + r/n)nt A = 200.00(1 + 0.005833333/12)(12)(5) A = $ 283.53
Summary: The total amount accrued, principal plus interest, from compound interest on an original principal of $ 200.00 at a rate of 7% per year compounded 12 times per year over 5 years is $ 283.53.